Category Archives: General Blog

Legalizing Marijuana in the USA

Beryl Gorbman An Editorial When I was in high school, in Yonkers New York, there were the kids who did naughty things and the kids who didn’t. The naughty things broke down into two categories – drinking alcohol and having … Continue reading

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Urban Coyotes Near Seattle

by Beryl Gorbman Lake Forest Park is a bedroom community, just over the north Seattle city line. There are pockets of the town, like where relatives of mine live, that are pastoral – large lush yards, tall trees, undeveloped hillsides. … Continue reading

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The Yucatan Country Club

Beryl Gorbman Merida Yucatan Generally, when people from North America consider moving to Yucatan, it is because they are attracted to the beaches, the historic center of Merida, the cultural events, the social scene and the prospect of owning and … Continue reading

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Las Aguilas, Italian Doomsday Retreat Makes The NY Times

Beryl Gorbman, The Yucatan Yenta They must be for real! They’ve made the New York Times! (Thanks to Louise Vogel for spotting the article.) In case you missed other news on this, a group of Italians have built an ambitious … Continue reading

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Poisonous Food

Beryl Gorbman All photos from the web Of Eggs in Mexico. Chinese lies, and Whole Foods USA Disclaimer: I’m just a consumer – not a public health authority of any kind. BUT, there are certain things that I know are … Continue reading

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Who Is Donald Trump, Anyway?

Reading his bio facts online, my favorite item is that he was sent as punishment to a military school when he was 13 as his behavior was unmanageable. He had been attending the Kew-Forest School in Queens, along with several … Continue reading

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That Obama – So Indecisive

by guest columnist, Robert Anderson, Seattle We stayed up late last night for the blockbuster news of the death of Osama bin Laden.  Some aspects and facts from this almost 10 year manhunt deserve reflection. After the attacks of 9/11 George Bush vowed to get … Continue reading

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I Hate Donald Trump

Beryl Gorbman I am ashamed that Trump is an American. I hate that people in other countries see our worst side. Trump’s racism and self importance have affected the dignity of the office of the American president. And he says … Continue reading

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Death and Spirituality

by Beryl Gorbman This is a conversation with Michael H., who is the chief chaplain of one of Seattle’s large hospital systems. We talked over a relaxed dinner at Jackson Street Co-Housing, the “intentional community” where my friend Susan lives. … Continue reading

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Seattle on and on

by Beryl Gorbman International District – Thai and Vietnamese colonies in the diverse City of Seattle There are thousands of people in Seattle from SE Asia. They have their own neighborhoods, houses of worship, societies, stores and restaurants. Sometimes I … Continue reading

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